Optical Illumination Engineer
Core
Designing light guides and illumination architectures for Ubiquiti's networking and IT devices to ensure optimal light distribution and efficiency.
Role type
Optical Illumination Engineer (non-imaging optics)
Builds
ISP networking products, smart home devices, and next-generation IT solutions
Domain
Consumer electronics / Networking hardware / Optics
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
non-imaging optical design, geometrical optics, optical simulation, LED selection, 3D modeling, optical measurement analysis, tolerance analysis
Preferred skills
advanced ray-tracing, DOE, AI tool experience
Technologies
Lighttools, TracePro, SolidWorks, Pro/E
Responsibilities
Provide early-stage recommendations on optical architecture and LED selection; Perform optical simulations and 3D optimization based on product requirements; Analyze optical measurement results to evaluate illumination performance; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize light guide components and LED brightness tuning; Validate designs through measurement and ensure correlation between simulation and actual performance; Resolve illumination issues during build cycles.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
